“The fact that we have been so busy as a team during 2013 is a sign that people are confident we can resolve a problem for them. They know that we can - and will - tackle problems that they have simply tried to put up with in the past or that might have forced them to move to another property.

“Decent law abiding tenants shouldn’t have to put up with excessive noise or any kind of intimidating or aggressive behaviour and we will take whatever action we have to in order to deal with a tenant who chooses not to be a good neighbour.”

Removing an unruly tenant can cost CCH more than £10,000. Debbie said though: “But the cost of doing nothing when you bear in mind the fact that the tenant causing the nuisance often isn’t paying their rent and can lead two or three other tenants to move away is actually greater.”

Her message to tenants for 2014 is: “If you’re someone who’s going to commit anti-social behaviour, then think again. You could lose your home and you could even end up with a prison sentence. At the very least, you should think about how much easier you could make life for your neighbours by turning that stereo down or not inviting your mates back for a late night after going down the pub. And if you’re someone who’s on the receiving end of anti-social behaviour, then don’t put up with it. Contact us and let us sort out the problem.”